Ton of TNT to Erg Converter

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4.184000e+16

1 tTNT = 4.184000e+16 erg

Formula:

erg = tTNT × 4.184000e+16

With your value: 1 tTNT = 4.184000e+16 erg

How big is that?

Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in ton of tnt so you can sanity-check the result.

Heartbeat (1/4.2e+9 your value)2.39e-10 tTNT

AA battery charge (1/4.2e+5 your value)0.00000239 tTNT

Slice of bread (1/1.5e+4 your value)0.0000669 tTNT

Daily food intake (1/5.0e+2 your value)0.00201 tTNT

Litre of petrol (1/1.2e+2 your value)0.00817 tTNT

Your value1.00 tTNT

Other Ton of TNT to Erg conversions

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Ton of TNT to Erg Conversion Table

Ton of TNT (tTNT)	Erg (erg)
0.5	2.092000e+16
1	4.184000e+16
2	8.368000e+16
5	2.092000e+17
10	4.184000e+17
15	6.276000e+17
20	8.368000e+17
25	1.046000e+18
50	2.092000e+18
100	4.184000e+18
250	1.046000e+19
500	2.092000e+19
1000	4.184000e+19

Erg to Ton of TNT Conversion Table

Erg (erg)	Ton of TNT (tTNT)
0.5	1.195029e-17
1	2.390057e-17
2	4.780115e-17
5	1.195029e-16
10	2.390057e-16
15	3.585086e-16
20	4.780115e-16
25	5.975143e-16
50	1.195029e-15
100	2.390057e-15
250	5.975143e-15
500	1.195029e-14
1000	2.390057e-14

Where these values come from

Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.

Ton of TNT (tTNT)

Energy

Exact conversion

Derived from the joule (1 J = 1 kg·m²/s²). Thermochemical and IT calories, BTU and kWh are exact defined multiples.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

Erg (erg)

Energy

Exact conversion

Derived from the joule (1 J = 1 kg·m²/s²). Thermochemical and IT calories, BTU and kWh are exact defined multiples.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

How to Convert Ton of TNT to Erg

To convert from Ton of TNT (tTNT) to Erg (erg), multiply the value by 4.184000e+16.

Formula: erg = tTNT × 4.184000e+16

Reverse: tTNT = erg × 2.390057e-17

Step-by-Step Example

Start with your value in Ton of TNT. For example: 5 tTNT
Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 4.184000e+16
The result is: 2.092000e+17 erg

About Ton of TNT

The ton of tnt (tTNT) is a unit of energy and work. One ton of tnt equals 4.184000 × 10^+9 joules. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other energy unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

Common uses: energy calculations, engineering and science, education.

About Erg

The erg (erg) is a unit of energy and work. One erg equals 1.000000 × 10^-7 joules. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other energy unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

Common uses: energy calculations, engineering and science, education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Erg are in 1 Ton of TNT?

There are exactly 4.184000e+16 Erg in 1 Ton of TNT. This means the conversion factor from Ton of TNT to Erg is 4.184000e+16.

What is the formula to convert Ton of TNT to Erg?

The formula to convert Ton of TNT to Erg is: erg = tTNT × 4.184000e+16. For example, to convert 10 Ton of TNT to Erg, you would multiply 10 by 4.184000e+16.

What is a Ton of TNT?